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Industrial Automation Specialist

Amcor
AF Oshkosh Converter Films WI, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Mar 2026
💰 $80,000/yr($68,000/yr$80,000/yr)

About the role

Job Description

OVERVIEW: A Maintenance Automation Specialist troubleshoots, services, and repairs computerized systems and robotic devices that are designed to reduce human interaction. 

COMPENSATION: $34-40/hr based on experience

SCHEDULE:

  • 2-2-3 Days (some flexibility required to meet business needs)

WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

  • Responsible for following all plant and department specific safety rules, procedures, and programs. Wearing all required personal protective equipment for all plant, department, and task specific requirements

  • Responsible for escalating safety issues

  • Able to link up with and communicate with all PLC and Drive Platforms

  • Advanced Troubleshooting utilizing Rapid Problem-Solving Techniques and other principles

  • Ability to mentor and train other technicians and maintenance trainees on the Amcor systems and develop training procedures that do not exist

  • Capable of seeing and understanding daily production losses relative to system issues and is capable of updating maintenance staff of the Root Cause and the Corrective Actions

  • Capable of understanding and calibrating E/P, Loadcell, and other process sensors/scales

  • Capable of setting PID controls on Temperature Controllers

  • Work more closely with OEM’s to understand equipment functionality and setup. Examples include NDC, Fife, Davis Standard, Rockwell, Siemens, W&H, PHMC, Conair, Eurotherm/Parker

  • Capable of designing and implementing Project Improvement Projects specifically in the field of electronics.  Examples include tension control, dancer control, heater updates, etc.

  • Capable of updating prints, redlines, through the use of AutoCAD 2D

  • Capable of writing electrical procedures and documentation

  • A willingness to work nights and weekends depending upon the call volume and after hour issues

  • Capable of working directly with Corporate and Plant Engineering.  When requested, participate in larger Capex Projects

  • Responsible for troubleshooting both mechanically and electrically by having a working knowledge of mechanical components of machines and how to repair.

WHAT WE VALUE:

  • Mechanical and electrical trouble shooting skills

  • Ability to use various hand tools, multi-meters, computers and oscilloscopes

  • Detail oriented, well organized and able to function in a team environment under deadlines

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and work in a team environment

  • Ability to read blueprints and schematics

  • Capable of PLC programming using Allen Bradley, Siemens

  • Working knowledge of Wonderware would be advantageous

  • Manage plant utilities software through i-vue

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU:

  • Working knowledge of plant equipment and preventative maintenance techniques

  • Associate's degree in Electro-Mechanical, Industrial Automation, or Journeyman with E&I

  • Formal training and/or education in electrical/electrical systems (including PLC’s) preferred

  • 2-5 years’ experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance of plant production machinery and support systems preferred

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

  • Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
  • Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
  • Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
  • The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.


Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed.

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